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Peptic Ulcer

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Definition: Ulcer that occurs in the regions of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT which come into contact with GASTRIC JUICE containing PEPSIN and GASTRIC ACID. It occurs when there are defects in the MUCOSA barrier. The common forms of peptic ulcers are associated with HELICOBACTER PYLORI and the consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).  GEN: prefer STOMACH ULCER or DUODENAL ULCER but note GASTRODUODENAL ULCER   
See Also Anti-Ulcer Agents; Gastrectomy; Peptic Ulcer Hemorrhage; Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Examples Duodenal Ulcer; Peptic Ulcer Perforation 		Other names Marginal Ulcer; Gastroduodenal Ulcer; Ulcers, Peptic; Ulcers, Marginal; Ulcers, Gastroduodenal; Ulcer, Peptic; Ulcer, Marginal; Ulcer, Gastroduodenal; Peptic Ulcers; Marginal Ulcers; Gastroduodenal Ulcers
 
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Gastrocutaneous syndrome  0   *Hypertelorism *Myopia *Peptic Ulcer *Cafe-au-Lait Spots. Am J Med Genet. 1982;11(2):161-76.

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